]]>Denton County reports first presumptive positive coronavirus casehttps://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2020/03/15/first-presumptive-positive-coronavirus-case-reported-in-denton-county/
Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:13:19 +0000https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/?p=45214Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has identified the first presumptive positive, travel-related case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Denton County. The test result is considered presumptive positive until confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient is a man in his 30’s whose permanent residence is outside of Denton County; ...

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has identified the first presumptive positive, travel-related case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Denton County. The test result is considered presumptive positive until confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The patient is a man in his 30’s whose permanent residence is outside of Denton County; however, the patient is temporarily residing, and in home-isolation, within the Town of Double Oak.

DCPH is identifying and contacting individuals who may have been exposed. Any individuals identified as having been exposed will be contacted directly by DCPH. No further personal information will be released to protect patient confidentiality due to HIPAA laws.

On Friday, Denton County Judge Andy Eads issued an executive order for disaster declaration for public health emergency effective immediately, strongly urging businesses, schools, places of worship and other community organizations to follow guidance limiting gatherings of 250 or more.

“Friday’s disaster declaration was an important first step to prompt communities across the county to take actions to limit the potential for community spread within Denton County,” Judge Eads said Sunday. “This first case reported in Denton County further demonstrates the need for all of us to follow the guidance limiting gatherings of 250 or more.”

Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever and cough or shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.

“We strongly encourage community members to adhere to social distancing recommendations and practice routine preventive actions,” stated Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health. “DCPH will continue to monitor and investigate COVID-19 within Denton County.”

While this is the first presumptive positive case in Denton County, these basic preventative measures can help protect people against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Stay home when you are sick, except to seek medical care.

If you have recently traveled to an area with ongoing community-spread of COVID-19 or had contact with someone who has COVID-19 and have developed fever with cough or shortness of breath, contact your healthcare provider and provide information about your symptoms. To prevent potential spread, please alert your healthcare provider before arriving to the provider’s office or emergency department.

If you are generally healthy and develop mild symptoms, DCPH recommends you self-isolate at home and take care of yourself as if you would for the flu. If your symptoms worsen, seek medical attention. If you are 65 years or older or if you have underlying medical conditions and you develop symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider.

“We ask that our Denton County residents remain calm and continue to use common sense social distancing, hand washing and other best practices,” Judge Eads said. “We will continue to be transparent and communicate with the public as we all work to minimize local community transmission.”

Visit www.dentoncounty.gov/COVID19 for additional local information regarding COVID-19, including information for the general public, travelers, and healthcare providers.

]]>Field Trip: Splash into an Epic (Waters) spring breakhttps://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2020/03/08/field-trip-splash-into-an-epic-waters-spring-break/
Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:57:26 +0000https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/?p=45059Spring weather can be iffy, and spring break hotel rates can be pricey. But neither are an issue at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark—the largest indoor waterpark in Texas—which will be open daily for weatherproof fun during Spring Break 2020, with no hotel stay required. The 80,000 square-foot family entertainment destination, 30 minutes south of Flower ...

Spring weather can be iffy, and spring break hotel rates can be pricey. But neither are an issue at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark—the largest indoor waterpark in Texas—which will be open daily for weatherproof fun during Spring Break 2020, with no hotel stay required.

The 80,000 square-foot family entertainment destination, 30 minutes south of Flower Mound, offers climate-controlled year-round fun—rain or shine, cold or not—thanks to an enormous retractable glass-paneled roof that keeps inclement weather out while still allowing plenty of daylight (or starry night skies) to flood the park, not to mention gorgeous views of the surrounding EpicCentral Grand Prairie campus.

Special Spring Break activities happening in and around the waterpark this year include arcade challenges, bean bag tosses, dance contests, karaoke, and yellow duckie scavenger hunts—as well as concerts and DJ music, goat yoga, a petting zoo, and outdoor movies on the GrandLawn Amphitheater next door.

Another amenity guests won’t want to miss is the Hungry Wave Café, home of The Epic Waters Pizza (featuring a one-of-kind crust and a delicious original sauce), The German Pretzel (a 24-ounce pretzel stuffed with Earl Campbell spicy sausage), and Texas Poutine (French fries smothered with BBQ beef, topped with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños)—as well as a range of menu offerings (including gluten-free options) in the burger, salad, and sandwich/wrap categories.

For Spring Break, the park will also offer a DIY Walking Taco Bar, where hungry guests can build-their-own scoopable taco on top of partially-open bag of Fritos.

Best of all, Spring Break revelers can access everything that Epic Waters has to offer without purchasing a hotel room—unless they want to. “We offer a world-class indoor waterpark experience without a required hotel stay, which makes us one of the most budget-friendly of the top-tier family entertainment destinations across Texas,” said Richard Coleman, CEO of American Resort Management, the waterpark’s operator. “However, there are plenty of affordable hotel options within minutes of the waterpark for guests who do need them, and we’re also no more than a tank of gas away for guests from the border states and other parts of Texas. That makes us an excellent choice for a world-class but affordable Spring Break getaway.”

Consider purchasing a “Wet-Dry Combo Pass” which offers discounted all-day access to both Epic Waters and The Epic (the waterpark’s sister facility/neighbor and a premiere arts, entertainment, and recreation center); or a “Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Combo Pass” that allows guests to enjoy both destinations at a discounted rate.

From March 7-15, Epic Waters hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 9 pm. Hours from March 16-30 will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

About Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark:

Situated west of Highway 161 between Arkansas Lane and Warrior Trail near the southwest Dallas County-Tarrant County border, Epic Waters is an 80,000-square foot, resort-styled, indoor-outdoor waterpark that offers year-round operations delivered courtesy of an enormous retractable roof and a climate-controlled wintertime interior. The facility is the largest indoor waterpark under a single retractable roof in North America.

Billed as a “cruise ship on land,” the park boasts wet and dry attractions for every member of the family, including 12 waterslides, (three of which are waterpark industry firsts), the longest indoor “action river” in Texas, a children’s play area that’s equipped with an aquatic fort, a double FlowRider® surfing simulator, a 45-game arcade, a café, full-service bar, private event space and table-service cabanas, and much more. In 2019, the park added a 10,000 square-foot outdoor wave pool.

Epic Waters is operated by American Resort Management, Inc., an award-winning hospitality management company headquartered in Erie, PA and Grand Prairie, TX. Since opening in January of 2018, the park has attracted guests from all 50 states and 11 countries. Awards and accolades include a 2018 Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association and a 2019 Best of Aquatics Award from Aquatics International Magazine, as well as inclusion in the Travel Channel’s “8 Of the Most Incredible Indoor Waterparks” list, USA Today’s “10 Best Dallas Waterparks” and the “Best of Dallas 2018 Critic’s Pick” list from the Dallas Observer. In 2020, the park will host both the national and world flowboarding championships.

Epic Waters is a headline destination in an area known as EpicCentral Grand Prairie, a 172-acre recreation and entertainment development owned by the City of Grand Prairie. Other destinations at EpicCentral include The Summit (an award-winning, country club-styled recreation facility for active adults age 50+); the GrandLawn Amphitheater (an open air concert space that opened in August of 2018); The Epic (a 120,000 square-foot recreation facility that opened in November of 2018); and PlayGrand Adventures (a phased-development, ADA-accessible playground that opened in January of 2020). Wrapped around all of these walkable destinations are expansive green spaces, lakes, and a paved walking trail. In the next few years, these amenities will expand to include hotels and restaurants.

To learn more about Epic Waters, visit the park’s website or Facebook page. To find out more about development at EpicCentral and throughout Grand Prairie, visit the City’s economic development website.

]]>Senior Talk DFW: Downsizing Made Easyhttps://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2020/02/15/senior-talk-dfw-downsizing-made-easy/
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:45:15 +0000https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/?p=44692By Edwena Potter Thinking of downsizing? Then you think of all your “stuff” and what you would do with it and the thought of packing and sorting has you running screaming? And then you think “nope, I’m staying right here.” Many experience the same reactions. Some people have a compelling reason to move; job transfers, ...

Thinking of downsizing? Then you think of all your “stuff” and what you would do with it and the thought of packing and sorting has you running screaming? And then you think “nope, I’m staying right here.”

Many experience the same reactions. Some people have a compelling reason to move; job transfers, health issues, death in the family, financial situations and a multitude of others. What if you don’t “have to” move? How do you get motivated to take that leap of faith when you know the time is near or that your time is here?

Simplifying your life should leave you Overjoyed, not Overwhelmed. Remember the goal, simplifying. Imagine what you could do and the places you could go? AND you can take advantage of today’s market which is anticipated to remain strong through 2020.

February’s topic is “Downsizing Made Easy – where do I start??!” Panelists discuss ways to make downsizing or right sizing less painful and maybe even fun!

Join us Thursday, February 27, from 10-11 a.m. Then they are the 4th Thursday March – October from 10-11:30 a.m. upstairs (elevator available) at 3605 Yucca Flower Mound (across from Kohls). To register and see the upcoming topics please go to www.SeniorTalkDFW.com or call 469-616-0561.

The Senior Talk DFW team presents monthly seminars covering a variety of topics important to seniors as they age. Each seminar provides value on subjects that matter to help seniors and their families feel empowered to make informed decisions when it comes to life transitions. Plan to attend and learn about the options and resources available to come alongside you on this journey.

Edwena Potter is a Certified Senior Housing Professional with Keller Williams Realty. Her passion is serving and educating seniors and their families in these life transitions. Questions about your particular situation? Call or text 469-616-0561 and set up a no obligation consultation.

]]>Real Estate Sales Reportshttps://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2020/02/13/real-estate-sales-reports/
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:47:55 +0000https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/?p=44650Here are the single-family home sales statistics for Argyle, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lantana for the month of January 2020 from the Greater Lewisville Association of Realtors.

]]>Here are the single-family home sales statistics for Argyle, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lantana for the month of January 2020 from the Greater Lewisville Association of Realtors.